J. R. R. Tolkien vs Niccolò Machiavelli
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 52% · #12 in the world
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 48% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks J. R. R. Tolkien over Niccolò Machiavelli by just 52% to 48%. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18, and #2 of the 3 from Italy.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Niccolò Machiavelli | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #18 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1469–1527 |